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This Demos Explainer explores the tension between political support for deficit reduction versus job creation and economic security policies. 

14 Big Ideas to Build a Strong & Diverse Middle Class

While GDP has been steadily increasing, indicating a growing economy, other metrics of progress show a very different picture.

Dēmos has measured the comparative effectiveness of five leading fiscal proposals. We evaluate the plans in eight categories: jobs and public investment; health care affordability; Social Security income; education; defense policy; fair and adequate revenues; and long-term debt reduction.

"We know this: the super rich and corporations don’t need a tax cut. The 1 percent are doing just fine."

This case study highlights how New Economy Project and the Public Bank NYC coalition are pressing for the creation of a public bank for New York City, as part of a broader vision for economic and racial justice.

How We Can Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis